Sample Program of Study
The following sample program of study depicts the MS with 76 units over 6 quarters. This is our recommended course of study for the most robust biostatistics education. However, each student will need to work with their academic advisor for their course plan.
Fall Quarter |
Winter Quarter |
Spring Quarter |
Year 1 |
- FMPH 221
Biostat. Methods 1
- FMPH 244A
Foundations in Biostat.
- Required Life Sci. 1
- FMPH 290
Biostat. Journal Club and Seminar
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- FMPH 222
Biostat. Methods 2
- Elective
Recommend: FMPH 244B Foundations in Biostat. 2
- Optional Elective
- FMPH 290
Biostat. Journal Club and Seminar
|
- FMPH 223
Longitudinal Data Analysis
- Other Required
Recommend: MATH 284 Survival Analysis
- Required Life Sci. 2
|
Year 2 |
- FMPH 243A
Practicum in Biostat.
- Other Required
Recommend: FMPH 224 or FMPH 227
- Elective
Recommend: MATH 282A Applied Statistics 1
- FMPH 290
Biostat. Journal Club and Seminar
|
- Elective
Recommend: FMPH 243B Practicum in Biostat.
- Optional Elective
Recommend: FMPH 226 Statistical Methods for Observ. Studies
- Optional Elective
Recommend: MATH 282B Applied Statistics 2
- FMPH 290
Biostat. Journal Club and Seminar
|
- Elective
- Optional Elective
Recommend: FMPH 225 Advanced Topics in Inference
- Optional Elective
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